Medical Officer, Paediatrics

Entity: Aga Khan Hospital, Kharadar

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• provide patient care in inpatient and outpatient areas
• perform common procedures under supervision of physicians
• exibit sense of direction in clinical judgment and justfy on scientific basis.
• exibit procedural skills in assistance and/or independently (where applicable) and the prudence and precaution that avoids potential complications
• display effective and relevant documentation with quality record keeping of clinical notes, progress notes, operating notes, and potential complications
• avoid mishap, delays and lapses in care by demonstrating good communication skills.

Requirements:

You should have:

• an MBBS degree and a valid license from Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), preferably having completed MCPS
• at least one year of relevant experience
• good interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills
• excellent ability to effectively work independently as well as in teams and handle work pressure
• willingness to work in shift duties

comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.